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Yemeni City of Taiz Running Out of Essentials as Houthis Close in

Outlet: The New York Times · Saeed Al-Batati and Vivian Nereim · Published 20/10/2026 12:09 UTC

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The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.

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    The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, besieging one of Yemen’s largest cities, where officials besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/world/middleeast/yemen-taiz-houthi-siege.html
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20/10/2026 12:09 UTC
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